“Listen to Your Heart is a promising debut that makes for a great dance album... With the right blend of catchy beats and hook-laden melodies, it's hard to take this one out.” Walmart

: Can feel "overproduced" or dated to some, requiring a modern choreographic touch to keep it fresh. Performance Review: DHT Version (Dance/Trance) Vibe : High-energy, driving, and infectious.

“I LOVE Roxette's “Listen To Your Heart” mix. It's unapologetically the most 80's sounding mix I've ever heard, and I love it.” Reddit · r/audioengineering · 2 months ago

: Highly recognizable melody that engages the audience and judges.

: Ball or Ribbon routines. The sweeping piano intro and soaring vocals by Marie Fredriksson provide excellent cues for fluid, lyrical movements and dramatic pivots.

: The 2003 cover offers a "surprising but effective" blend of hook-laden melodies and thumping beats that maintain a high level of intensity throughout the routine.

Reviews from various music and audio perspectives highlight why this track resonates so well:

Depending on which version you use, the "music for rhythmic gymnastics" review breaks down as follows: Performance Review: Roxette Version (Power Ballad) : Dramatic, emotional, and powerful.